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Tulizo Foundation uses athletics as a platform to engage students in GBV awareness, life skills, and leadership development — fostering confidence, teamwork, and gender equality among boys and girls across Elgeyo Marakwet, expanding to Uasin Gishu County in 2027.

What We Do

• Interactive athletics drills combined with GBV life skills training
• Role-playing, peer discussions, and group learning on gender equality
• Team-building and leadership development exercises
• Collaboration with school teachers to integrate sessions into curriculum
• 300+ students per school visit — both boys and girls engaged

Organized specialized sessions for in-depth GBV discussions — targeting vulnerable populations in athletic camps, villages, and engaging local leaders, religious figures, and men within the community. 35–40 participants per workshop.

Forum Structure

• Structured forums using moderated discussions and case studies
• Engagement of local leaders, police, gender officers, and elders
• Breakout groups for community problem-solving
• 30% male participation target — men as allies in GBV prevention
• Locally-led solutions developed at every session

Delivering life skills and leadership training to 24 young women — empowering them as GBV ambassadors who leverage their athletic platform for advocacy, lead community campaigns, and inspire the next generation.

Program Components

• Mentorship sessions using role-play, storytelling, and reflection
• Planning and leading community GBV advocacy projects independently
• Social media campaign training for digital advocacy
• Ambassador school visits and community run leadership
• Quarterly sessions: March, June, September, December
• 85% retention rate target by 2027

Community-based athletic events centred on GBV prevention — inspiring participation and personal growth. Our special Christmas Run and Eid Run celebrate community, inclusion, and support families facing hardship.

Our Runs

• Community Runs with GBV awareness briefings and relay games
• 200–250 awareness flyers distributed per run
• Social media challenges amplifying #RunForChange
• Christmas Run — December: door-to-door support for families in poverty
• Eid Run — promoting community inclusion and celebration for all
• 3,000+ participants nationally targeted by 2028

Structured weekly discussion groups within camp openly addressing GBV, emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, and mental health. Sessions are open to various groups and camps — building cross-camp sisterhood and collaboration.

Session Focus Areas

• Gender-based violence awareness and personal safety
• Emotional wellbeing and mental health support circles
• Self-esteem and personal confidence building
• Teamwork, mutual respect, and leadership within camp
• Cross-camp collaboration extended to nearby camps in 2027
• Reflective journaling and storytelling exercises

Tulizo Foundation welcomes everyone who shares our vision of empowering women and girls through sport and education. There is a meaningful role for you — whatever your skills or background.

How You Can Help

• Athletics coaching and training support
• GBV education facilitators and counselors
• Workshop facilitators and community organizers
• Photography, videography, and content creation
• Social media management and digital advocacy
• Administrative and program management support

Every contribution directly funds athlete training, GBV workshops, school outreach, community runs, and the empowerment of young women across Kenya. No amount is too small — every contribution creates real change.

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Bank transfer details will be sent to your email. Contact us directly for immediate bank account information.

Tulizo Foundation welcomes volunteers who share our vision of empowering women through sport and education. Whether you are a coach, educator, health professional, or digital advocate — there is a meaningful role for you.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Athletics coaching and training support
• GBV education facilitators and counselors
• Workshop facilitators and community organizers
• Photography, videography, and content creation
• Social media management and digital advocacy

Tulizo Foundation actively seeks partners to collaborate on our programs and extend impact across Kenya and beyond. We welcome corporate partners, NGOs, schools, and government bodies.

Partnership Opportunities

• School partnerships for the Tulizo for Schools Program
• Event sponsorship for community runs and regional forums
• Program funding and institutional grant partnerships
• Media and communications partnerships
• International collaboration through athletics networks

Official Partner: ASICS Foundation